Much like going pro, having the best aim or strategies isn't all it takes to win a CS:GOGrand Final. If a team cracks under pressure or their communication falls apart, that can be their undoing. Here's what the finalists think it takes to be the best.

The “Join the Republic” Community Challenge elevated amateur gamers to a whole new level, giving them a taste of the pro lifestyle. This journey was full of amazing, dream-fulfilling moments. Learn what it was like for these young gamers to experience a taste of the pro life for the first time.

After six grueling months, it was finally here: the Republic of Gamers Community Challenge Grand Final in Stockholm, Sweden. Eight teams were assembled from the best worldwide amateur Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players, all with the same aspiration: becoming the next eSports superstars.

PAX Australia is one of the newest additions to the Penny Arcade Expo family and the only one outside the United States. So, attending in close proximity to PAX West offers interesting insights, both into the contrasts between the two conventions and overall industry trends.

What does it take to go pro at Counter-Strike: Global Offensive? Beyond skill, there's dedication, sacrifice, and lots of hard work. But it's not merely about having the best aim or the most frags: those won't guarantee you a spot on a pro team

What would you do to become a pro gamer? Many make incredible sacrifices in pursuit of this dream. Australian CS:GO pro Chad Burchill had just three days to choose the four most talented CS:GO players at PAX Australia. It was a weekend full of heated battles, hard choices, and heartbreak.

September 22, 2016 // Republic of Gamers (NewsCred) // Writer

It’s no easy task putting together a pro gaming team, much less finding four gamers who make the cut in a single weekend. But that’s exactly what the Republic of Gamers set out to do during the PAX West weekend “Join the Republic” Community Challenge campaign, with pro-gamer fl0m at the helm.

September 22, 2016 // Republic of Gamers (NewsCred) // Writer

Virtual reality has taken the game industry by storm. While VR headsets aren’t yet a household item, collaborative VR spaces are appearing worldwide, and VR was everywhere on the PAX West exhibition hall floor this year. Find out how Republic of Gamers is making mobile VR a reality.